MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES

Self-harm Hotlines in Canada

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Kids Help Phone

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Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support for...

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811 HealthLine

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The Newfoundland and Labrador 811 HealthLine is a confidential and free telephone line that will connect you with an...

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9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

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9-8-8 is a three-digit suicide prevention helpline that provides live support by phone and text to everyone in Canada. It’s...

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Child Abuse Line

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Mobile Crisis Services provides after hours Child Welfare services Monday to Friday, 4:30pm to 8:00am. And 24/7 on weekends and...

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Chimo Crisis Line

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Chimo offers free, confidential and non-judgmental emotional support from 8:00am to midnight, seven days a week, with our...

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ConnecTeen

AnxietyBullyingDepression

If you need support, we’re here for you. If you’re worried about someone overhearing you, or it’s too hard to say out loud, you...

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Distress Centre Calgary

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Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals...

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Good2Talk (Nova Scotia)

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Good2Talk (Nova Scotia) is a free, confidential support service for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. By connecting with...

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Good2Talk (Ontario)

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Good2Talk (Ontario) is a free, confidential support service for post-secondary students in Ontario. By connecting with...

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LGBT YouthLine

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LGBT YouthLine is a non-judgemental, confidential, and informed peer support service for 2SLGBTQ+ and questioning youth (ages...

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Mobile Crisis Main Line

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Services are provided on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, in order to assure accessibility regardless of the time of day. The...

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NISA Helpline

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Nisa Helpline is a Project of the Nisa Foundation. We are a registered not-for-profit Canadian charity that offers a free,...

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